Do you take yoga? Yoga is my therapy. It's good for the mind and the body... but you already know that. Classes at YogaYoga are my favorite, with highly talented instructors who ought to be called mentors or guru's. But with all the meditating, sweating, and knowledge you can get in one class at any of YogaYoga's six studios, things can and do get a little pricey.
For penny-pinchers like myself, Ruta Maya coffee house off of South Congress is the perfect alternative for those still wanting a good class and mantra to ponder on without forking over lots of cash to the cause. I usually go to the noon class on Saturday's at Ruta Maya which is absolutely free and is taught by Pamela Brewer, an amazing instructor. Not only does Ruta Maya offer classes six out of seven days of the week but it offers a lovely space to take classes in. Yoga students are encouraged to buy something from the cafe, whether it be a cup of coffee, tea, or a breakfast taco to help support the coffee house and continue free yoga classes for the public.
If you aren't squeezed for money, there are plenty of fabulous other yoga studios around town:
Up north, off Great Northern Blvd. The studio offers great Bikram yoga classes seven days a week, multiple times a day with pretty good rates. If you're new to Bikram and have never been there before you can take unlimited classes for $28 the first month AND if you're a student they offer unlimited classes at $100/per month. They just redid their space and sell yoga clothing, health food and fresh smoothies.
If yoga in a heated room full of sweaty bodies isn't your thing, Austin Kula Yoga is a charming little studio in West Austin that offers a variety of yoga classes. With workshops offereed almost monthly catered to beginners, athletes and dancers anyone can find a suitable workout. My personal favorite, a Hip-hop yoga class offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, is a good way to work-out and have fun simultaneously.
and... drumroll please... right at home at St.Edwards University yoga classes are offered for students, faculty, as well as the public ($5 for students, $10 standard) Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Beginners series to mixed levels... all taught by Seva. For more info call (512)707-2565.
Time to get your body as strong, flexible and balanced as your mind. Namaste.
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